Women in Business: Tonja Bizor - Tonja B’s Sleep Consulting

Newborn babies demand extra attention and care for their first months of life. While parents around the world willingly devote themselves to caring for their children, it sometimes can come at an emotional and physical cost.

After Tonja Bizor’s second child was born, she realized that he was not sleeping well at all. She would stay awake with him throughout the night as he would only sleep three to four hour stretches.

“During his first year of life, I was exhausted and exhibited symptoms of sleep deprivation. I was tired, agitated, irritated and I was an emotional roller coaster with the rest of my family,” Bizor said. “I reached out for help from a child sleep consultant and by the fourth night, he was sleeping 12 hours through the night.”

Grateful and rejuvenated by the experience, Bizor wanted to help parents who were experiencing similar situations. In 2016, she received her Child Sleep Consultant Certification and opened Tonja B’s Sleep Consulting.

“Sleep is so important for overall health and wellness,” she said. “Continuous sleep deprivation can cause significant medical and mental health issues and should be taken seriously.”

At Tonja B’s Sleep Consulting, Bizor offers her expert advice on how to get children to sleep through the night, as well as a variety of programs that will fit any household budget. She hopes that her guidance will return families to their vibrant relationships before sleep deprivation.

“I hope to educate the public on the importance of sleep and how to make it a priority in their lives,” Bizor said.